These posts cover interesting aspects about French culture you should know about for traveling and living in France.
What’s in a name? Plenty if you understand the parental psychology or the convoluted etymology of names. As language learners, we’re more interested in French names and learning a little about their background. Here are 20 popular names for baby boys and girls, all utterly Gallic in origin and sound.
Finding a bathroom can be an urgent challenge, especially in unfamiliar territory. It pays to know what to say and look for, which is why we’re covering everything you need to know about asking “Where is the bathroom?” in French and using toilets in France.
Like the Eiffel Tower and crusty baguettes, la bise is emblematic of France. Greeting each other with air kisses on each cheek may appear exotic. But with a little savoir-faire, anyone can master this enigmatic French custom. Everything you need to know about la bise What is la bise? La bise, meaning kiss, specifically describes…
See also: 👉 Apéritif »👉 Bon appétit »👉 Ordering steak » I’m David Issokson, and I’ve been teaching French since 2014 — but my real immersion began as a high school exchange student in Douai, France in 1991–92. Although I was raised with good manners in the U.S., I was surprised by how formal meals…
Despite what you find elsewhere online, you should never feel pressured to leave a tip in France. Since a service fee is already included in your meal and all of the employees are paid a living wage, tipping in France is not required. Here’s why you should only leave a tip after a job well…